Train Wash Systems
Improve rail car cleaning with a custom high-pressure wash system designed for safe, efficient wash cycles and are highly effective with minimal maintenance across varying climates.
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RAIL WASH SYSTEMS
Keep trains spotless with custom train wash systems designed for comprehensive, heavy-duty cleaning. InterClean designs and manufactures complex rail car wash systems that combine effective cleaning with advanced water recycling and pH control. With our train wash equipment, you get a highly reliable system that performs exactly as expected with a minimal level of maintenance.
- Two-step chemical application (acid and alkaline)
- High-pressure touchless for the front of the train
- High-pressure touchless for the rear of the train
- Combination of brushes for all sides of the train
- Fresh water rinse
Our Custom Train Wash Design Process
Our global experience has made us an industry leader in manufacturing high-quality train wash systems. We take pride in having a team of expert electrical, mechanical, and control engineers who provide customized wash solutions for every project.
All InterClean train wash systems are custom-engineered, and can be designed for:
- Single-direction or bidirectional operation
- Automatic or manual wash processes
- Touchless, friction, or hybrid wash options
- Drive-through, drive-in/back-out, or rollover/gantry configurations
Automatic Drive-Through Wash Systems
Through our custom engineering approach, each system is designed around the specific needs of your rail line. This design process helps ensure the right equipment, wash methods, and system configuration are used to maintain the condition and appearance of your trains and rail cars.
Our Centri® Spinner is made for effective locomotive washing, using zero-degree rotating nozzles that maintain cleaning power from greater distances. The high-impact spray reaches the front and rear surfaces of the train to remove film, dirt, debris, and iron oxidation (rail dust), including from hard-to-reach areas, without damaging surface features.
- Precision-engineered spray nozzles eliminate the need to stop for the front or rear wash stage or at any point throughout most touchless train wash configurations.
- Strategically placed flat spray nozzles are used at the pre-soak and rinse stages to achieve a uniform clean where medium-impact spray is desired.
- Arches are made of all stainless steel to
Additionally, this touchless train wash system helps reduces corrosion, life-cycle costs, and labor costs over the life of a train car, while delivering consistent cleaning results.
Whether you go with a touchless, friction, or hybrid wash, our train wash systems can help reduce corrosion, lifecycle costs, and labor costs for your business while delivering consistent cleaning results for your trains. Features of our friction wash system include:
- Slanted, vertical, and eaves brush module options.
- Counter-rotating side brush modules for comprehensive cleaning along the sides of the train cars.
- Full-length brush modules supported at both ends to ensure even brush pressure from top to bottom.
- Single-brush units that can be added to specific areas of the wash for additional friction cleaning
Our Ultra Gantry system is a highly customizable and effective wash solution that can be configured for various applications and needs, including train washing. The Ultra Gantry system features vertical and top brush configurations designed to wash the top, rear, front, and sides of train cars. With this system, there is no need to monitor train speed, as the train remains parked while the Ultra module moves back and forth over the rail cars to perform the wash. Both the machine and the control software are modular, enabling you to have a unique wash system for your specific needs. Some of the optional extras for the Ultra Gantry series include:
- Blowers
- Spot-free rinse
- Undercarriage wash
- Additional detergent application
- High-pressure touchless/hybrid option
- Water recycling
ARTICLE
Train Wash System Considerations for Public Transit Systems
It can be challenging to find the right wash system to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the rail cars for public transit systems.
During the evaluation phase, it can be helpful to know what to look for, who to talk with, and how to avoid certain pitfalls.
In this guide, we outline key factors that public transit agencies should consider when purchasing a train wash system to help them acquire a system that delivers efficient cleaning, reduces downtime, and extends the lifespan of the trains that both the transit system and its passengers rely on.
INTERCLEAN SUCCESS STORIES
We define our success by delivering the highest standards of cleanliness to our customers across the globe.
The InterClean Advantage
All of InterClean’s train wash systems are built with your specific washing needs in mind.
US-Made Train Wash Equipment
InterClean train and rail wash systems are designed and manufactured by experienced engineers right here in the U.S.A. When you order a custom train wash system, our team designs and manufactures the system at our headquarters in Michigan and uses local distributors to install and maintain it. For you, that means a trusted, local InterClean specialist you can rely on for parts, service, and repair.
Sustainable Water Recycling
To reduce fresh water usage, every InterClean train wash system can be designed with a water recycling system. Our EQ100 high-pressure water reclaim modules effectively capture and recycle wash water without compromising on a powerful clean. InterClean’s water recycling modules are designed to provide high volumes of recycled wash water and operate under the most demanding vehicle wash conditions.
Custom Wash Systems
At InterClean, we know that every train car wash project requires some customization to succeed. We combine modern technology with a team of experienced engineers to expertly build the most effective train wash solution to achieve your desired wash results.
Site-Specific Solutions
Every transit rail wash system we design is site-specific with special chemical formulations designed to achieve a successful clean every time. InterClean locomotive wash systems have been successfully used in various applications and climates, from the Canadian Arctic to the iron mines of Australia.
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